Thanks to Marc for sending from his Capitol Hill backyard last week.
*If you spot a hawk or any interesting wildlife and get a good photo please send in an email where you spotted it to [email protected]. Thanks! Hawks around Town is made possible by a generous grant from the Ben and Sylvia Gardner foundation.
Photo by louisedettman
From Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Office yesterday:
“Today a bipartisan letter organized by Demand Progress and the Lincoln Network and signed by 20 organizations was sent to congressional leaders urging them to reject any proposal to permanently maintain fencing around the U.S. Capitol and nearby areas. This letter comes after the statement from Acting U.S. Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman that the U.S. Capitol Complex should be fitted with permanent fencing. While placing temporary fencing may be necessary at times, constructing permanent barriers around the heart of our legislature would deal a significant blow to the transparency and accessibility of our government. (more…)
Photo by Erin
Yes.
Many, many rounds of cannon fire/booms reported to us this morning from all over D.C.
From a previous discussion revealed by old guard alum:
“The Old Guard’s Presidential Salute Battery conducts rehearsals (aka Blank-Fire Crew Drills) on Thursday [Ed. Note: since this post they’ve been on Tuesdays] mornings starting at 0700 in Arlington National Cemetery and on Ft. Myer. These drills are used to rehearse for upcoming ceremonies and certify new Soldiers on the ceremonial 105mm howitzer cannons. They do the drills before the cemetery opens for the day. The modified howitzers can only fire blank rounds; no projectiles.”
Another insider advises a good way to tell if it’s from Arlington: “An easy way to confirm is time and count, if they are 3 or 5 seconds apart in odd numbers between 11 and 21”
Pop Star Playbook is an inclusive, six-week, high-energy singing and dancing class created for adults and teens (18+) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants pick their favorite pop artists — Britney, Taylor, BTS, whoever they’ve been belting out in the car — and spend six Wednesdays working on songs, choreography, and stage presence with ArtStream’s teaching artists. Every skill level is welcome, and the class is built so every learner feels supported and celebrated. Sing or dance or both!
Details:
When: 6 Wednesdays, May 20 – June 24, 2026, 7:30–9:00 PM
Where: Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St NW, near Dupont Circle Metro.
Who: Autistic adults and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, 18+, all experience levels welcome
Partial and full scholarships are available, and anyone who signs up with a friend gets 50% off using code FRIEND.
Register at art-stream.org/classes or email [email protected] with questions.
Photo by Jordan Barab
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Electronics Recycling & Take-it-Apart Day!
Join us for a special day of free* electronics recycling and hands-on exploration!
Yesterday there were 38,796 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Sunday, February 14, 2021 includes 83 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 39,001.
The District reported that one additional resident lost their life due to COVID-19.
· 72-year-old female
Tragically, 980 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
Join veteran Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey clown Jim Dandy and award-winning burlesque performer Delilah Dentata for Yolks on You, a brunch-time romp that celebrates the funniest, strangest, and most delightful variety performers they can find.
Over the years, we’ve welcomed burlesque, clown, live music, flow arts, drag, mime, pole, puppets, and a few things we still don’t quite know how to describe … and we’re doing it all again in May!
Photo by angela n.
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Yesterday there were 38,796 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Saturday, February 13, 2021 includes 122 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 38,918.
The District reported no additional lives lost to COVID-19.
Tragically, 979 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)
via National Weather Service
From AlertDC:
“The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for the District of Columbia, which is in effect from 7PM this evening until 7AM on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
What: Two to three tenths of an inch of sleet and freezing rain causing significant icing impacts.
Where: The District of Columbia, and portions of central and southern Maryland, central and northern Virginia.
When: Until 7AM on Sunday, February 14, 2021.
Impacts: Difficult travel conditions
Additional Details: Roadways are becoming very icy and dangerous. Avoid all unnecessary travel.”
Ed. Note: Can confirm! (more…)
404 8th Street SE via @FLOTUS
Thanks to Matt and Martha for passing on from FLOTUS last night:
“Dropped by @TheSweetLobby earlier to pick up some Valentine’s treats for the weekend. Shhh – don’t tell Joe!”
Check out The Sweet Lobby’s menu here and get some at 404 8th Street SE on Barracks Row.
Yesterday there were 38,670 total positives.
explore all the official D.C. data here
From the Mayor’s Office:
“The District’s reported data for Friday, February 12, 2021 includes 126 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 38,796.
The District reported that three additional residents lost their lives due to COVID-19.
61-year-old female
74-year-old female
92-year-old female
Tragically, 979 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19.
Below is a summary of the District’s current ReOpening Metrics.” (more…)